World Trade Center Steel Strengthens New Naval WarshipLong may she sail... Posted by DaveH at November 2, 2009 6:20 PM
The U.S.S. New York made it�s triumphant New York City debut today�. and what a sight to behold it was. Many 9-11 first responders and 9-11 family members lined the banks of the Hudson River today to be a part of history � to watch the ship made with the salvaged remains of the World Trade Center return to the site where twin towers came down 8 years ago.
Watching the transformation of the twisted and charred steel turn into a massive hulking warship was powerful for shipbuilders, who have said this ship is a bold reminder that America will �never forget�, which is also the ship�s motto.
The U.S.S. New York arrived with a large escort of firefighting, police and coast guard boats � like a protected public official � or rock star heading to a stage� a fitting entourage for a ship of this size. She is 684 feet long, 105 feet wide and weighs 25-thousand tons � 7 1/2 tons of salvaged steel from the twin towers were melted down and molded into the ship�s bow. As the ship made it�s way into New York Harbor � it passed under the Verrazano Bridge, then paused in the waters just outside the world trade center where Marines on board gave a 21 gun salute. It then muscled it�s way up the Hudson River to Pier 88 on Manhattan�s west side, where it will stay parked for the next 10 days.